Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes History: Second Only to Bradman with Five 150+ Scores by Age 23
A Rare Feat in Test Cricket
In a feat rare in cricket’s long history, Yashasvi Jaiswal has recorded his fifth Test innings of 150 or more runs before turning 24. With this, he joins an ultra-elite list—he is now second only to Sir Don Bradman, who achieved this eight times in his youth.
Jaiswal’s performance came during the second Test against West Indies in Delhi, where he remained unbeaten at 173 at day’s end. That knock extended his reputation as one of the game’s most promising young talents.
Why This Record Matters
Scoring a 150+ score in Test cricket is not just about talent—it demands endurance, mental strength, and timing.
That Jaiswal has done it five times at such a young age highlights a consistent capacity to convert good starts into big innings.
Only Don Bradman, with eight such scores before 24, surpasses him in this regard. Jaiswal has thus placed himself in historic company.
Journey in the Delhi Test
In the Delhi Test, India won the toss and elected to bat first. Jaiswal and KL Rahul began with a steady opening stand before Rahul fell for 38. Jaiswal then anchored the innings, pacing himself across sessions.
After reaching his half-century, he accelerated, covering the next runs swiftly, and crossed 150 in commanding fashion.
His innings of 173 not out set the stage for India to dominate the opening day. He remains well positioned to push for a record score in the continuation.
Comparisons, Conversion, Legacy
What makes Jaiswal’s achievement more striking is his conversion rate—he has converted 5 of his 7 Test hundreds into scores of 150+, a rate well above many legends.
In contrast, Bradman converted 18 of his 29 Test centuries into 150+ innings, yielding a conversion rate around 62%.
Legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Sehwag, Lara, and Sangakkara also had fewer early 150+ scores. Jaiswal’s pace puts him ahead in many contemporary comparisons.
A Glimpse into the Future
At 23, Jaiswal’s record suggests that his peak may be still ahead. Already, he holds a Test batting average above 50 and several big scores under his belt.
His highest score remains 214*. With this Delhi innings, expectation rises that he may surpass it soon.
If he continues this trajectory—big hundreds, consistent performance—he may not just match but rewrite the benchmarks set by legends.
A Star in Full Light
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s achievement of five 150+ Test innings before 24 is historic, bold, and rich with promise.
He now shares a rarefied space with Don Bradman, carving a path of greatness early in his career.
As he continues, cricket fans and pundits will watch eagerly — can he push even further and make this milestone look ordinary?
